Ingrid Magnus Shomo

HARRISONBURG — Mrs. Ingrid Magnus Shomo, 62, passed away following a two-year battle with ALS on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Ingrid was born May 22, 1944 in Dover, Delaware She was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Harrisonburg.


On Dec. 16, 1967 she married William P. Shomo of Harrisonburg.

She was a licensed clinical social worker and worked for Augusta Medical Center. She spent her life helping people.

Ingrid is survived by a sister, Sonja Exley of Newark, Del.; a brother, Eric Magnus of Rehoboth Beach, Del.; her husband of 39 years, Bill Shomo; three sons, Porter Shomo of Ashburn; Daniel Shomo of Falls Church and Hunter Shomo of Richmond; and a host of other loving relatives.

A Memorial Service will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007 at 11 a.m. There will be a reception at the church following the service. Private burial will be in Woodbine Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Ingrid's memory to either ALS Association of DC/MD/VA Chapter, 7507 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855 or Rockingham Memorial Hospice, 235 Cantrell Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801.

The Lindsey Harrisonburg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent to lindseyfh@alderwoods.com.